May 15, 2018
Wine & Sunshine: A Guide to Summer Sipping
‘Tis the season for summer entertaining! Stumped on how much wine you’ll need for your warm weather get-togethers? No sweat!...
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Welcome to Glass Half Full, the official blog of Bright Cellars and your one-stop-shop for becoming a more confident wine drinker.
Wine 101
Wine 101
April 10, 2018
Top 5 Grape Varietals
Being that we’re a wine company, we’re constantly talking about interesting grape varietals from across the world. Sometimes we have...
Wine 101
January 24, 2018
#Winesday: Novice Knowledge
The wine world is an incredibly vast, intriguing, sometimes terrifying place. Even the pros openly admit that they’ll never know...
Wine 101
Wine Cocktails
January 04, 2018
Battle of the Bubbly
Let’s set the record straight: all Champagne is sparkling wine, but not all sparkling wine is Champagne. There are many...
Wine 101
December 06, 2017
#Winesday: Hibernating and Hosting
The holidays are here and we’re looking forward to two of our favorite things: hosting get-togethers and cozying up indoors!...
Wine 101
November 07, 2017
#Winesday: The Merlot Low-Down
November 7th was National Merlot Day! Join in on our week-long celebration and get the low-down on this popular red...
Wine 101
Wine Cocktails
November 01, 2017
#Winesday: Mull It Over With Mulled Wine
Glögg, Glühwein, Wassail…the names and recipes vary but the result is the same. Grab your favorite mug (and coziest blanket)...
Wine 101
October 26, 2017
4 Creepy Crawlers Haunting Vineyards
Picture this: you’re twelve again, running through your parents’ vineyard (a girl can dream, right?) as the moon is rising,...
Wine 101
October 25, 2017
Don't be Afraid of the Dark: Bold Red Wines We Dare you to Try
You’ve heard the horror stories. Tales of bitter, tannic reds with enough acidity to burn your face off and leave...
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Wine 101
May 11, 2022
From the Judge's Corner: Wine Competitions Explained
Our own Julie Albin recently judged two wine competitions in London – the International Wine Challenge and Decanter World Wine...
Wine 101
May 02, 2022
What’s the Deal with Chilling Red Wine?
Should red wines be chilled? The short answer: yes, but don’t go tossing any red wine in your fridge. Here...
Wine 101
April 14, 2022
7 Things to Know About Malbec Wine
You know about the ever-popular Cabernet Sauvignon, and you probably know a thing or two about Merlot. It’s time we...
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Wine Facts
April 07, 2022
What Is a Red Blend Wine?
What is a red blend wine and why do winemakers blend wines? We're explaining the magical process that is blending...
Wine 101
March 16, 2022
A Beginner’s Guide to Different Types of White Wine
Not sure where to start with white wine? Here are the most common types of white wines you'll see at...
Wine 101
Wine Facts
February 09, 2022
How to Talk About Wine: Wine Terms to Know
From tannin to terroir, here's how to talk about wine and the top wine terms to know for your next...
Wine 101
January 27, 2022
What Are Wine Sulfites & Which Wines Are Low Sulfite Wines?
Sulfites get a bad rap in the wine world, but the truth is, they’re essential to the winemaking process. So,...
Wine 101
January 21, 2022
What is Wine Sediment and How Does It Get In My Glass?
In your wine lifetime, you may have experienced wine sediment - traces of the winemaking process left in wine that...
Wine 101
January 14, 2022
Can Wine Freeze? 3 Hacks for Frozen Wine
We know hard alcohol can’t freeze, but can wine freeze? Here's the explanation you've been waiting for and a few...
Wine 101
January 12, 2022
Red Wine vs White Wine: What’s The Difference?
We're sharing the fundamental differences of red wine vs. white wine, plus how you should serve both types of wine.
Wine 101
December 31, 2021
Sparkling Wine VS Champagne: What’s the Difference?
As we ring in the New Year, it’s important to address this surprisingly common question - what is the difference...
Wine 101
November 29, 2021
Winter Wine: The Best Winter Reds
There’s nothing like cozying up next to a fire with a glass of winter wine in hand. Here are the...
Wine 101
November 12, 2021
How to Open a Bottle of Wine
Grab your corkscrew and your favorite Bright Cellars wine - we're teaching you how to open a bottle of wine...
Wine 101
November 04, 2021
How to Read a Wine Label
Deciphering wine labels can be downright confusing. Today we're teaching you how to read a wine label in four easy...
Tips + Tricks
Wine 101
October 29, 2021
How to Taste Wine
How to Taste Wine in 3 Easy Steps https://youtu.be/yZiVhcLNCto Anyone can drink wine, but tastin’ wine ain’t easy. In order...